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10 innovative ways to squeeze more from your event budget

Planning Pod

Book vendors and venues for multiple events. Long ago when I ran a marketing agency, I was accustomed to contracting with a vendor for a specific use on a specific project and then negotiating with them for that particular deal, hoping they would come down in price for the promise of more business from me down the road.

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You Can Negotiate Away Annoying Hotel Fees

SmartMeetings

Hotels in major cities such as San Francisco call their daily fee an “urban fee.” In New York City, it’s often known as an “amenity fee” or “facilities fee.”. Even if a hotel has no resort or urban fees currently, I would put it in writing in the contract, so that there is no potential issue in the future.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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The Importance of F&B at Successful Events

PCMA Convene

She learned early on that success was about more than just serving food. There are no silos in catering,” said Phillips, director of catering and events at Conrad New York. If the food is meant to blend in the background, then our food blends into the background. The CPCE] is definitely more food-focused.

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IMEX 22 Welcomed Record Number of Attendees

Smart Meetings

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Best in Show: Class of 2017

PCMA Convene

While the idea is to spotlight individuals, more than one participant chose to submit multiple nominations for the same destination or venue — meaning they wanted to recognize everyone who worked on their program. Javits Convention Center, New York City. Banquet Housekeeping Aide, New York Marriott Marquis, New York City.

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Event marketing explained: The complete guide on how to promote events

Planning Pod

Nothing is worse than booking a venue and setting a date and time only to find out later that that your target audience is often busy on that day or time. Food and beverage offerings. Venue Partner Marketing. to pay their admission. What does their schedule look like and how flexible is it? Location selection.